Letter From the Editor in Chief

Editor-in-Chief

Lacie DeGough

Managing Editor

Summer Mills

Faculty Advisor

Jeremiah Massengale

Staff

Maddie Furtick

Amanda Gault

Tony Hensley

Anthony Cage Grubb

Cassidy Howard

Alyssa King

Amber Simpkins

Hannah Mae Sizemore

Emily Sloan

Hello, book lovers!

If you love reading, you will be thrilled to hear that this issue is entirely book-themed! If you are not a fan of this hobby, I have two things to say to you. First, give reading a chance—there is the perfect book for you somewhere; you just need to find it. And second of all, do not put down this paper! This issue is for everyone, even those who do not consider themselves “bookworms.”

I am a proud bookworm; reading is my absolute favorite hobby! As an English and Communication Arts double major, I have a lot of (school) reading to do, but I am talking about a different kind of reading. I love to read fiction, primarily. Science fiction, contemporary stories, mysteries, fantasy—the list of my favorite genres goes on and on. But I also enjoy nonfiction, including autobiographies and spiritual growth books. I can read practically anything and find value within the work.

You may think, “I just don’t have the time to read.” And to be honest, that was how I felt last year. But there are ways to work reading into your schedule. Recently, I have been flying through audiobooks. I commute from London, so I spend my daily drive listening to novels on either Libby or Hoopla, two of my favorite apps allowing you to instantly access ebooks and audiobooks from your local library on your phone. Outside of my audiobook listening, I also schedule time on the weekends to spend on the latest story I am reading. Staying up late, fully engrossed in the plot of a novel, is one of the greatest feelings.

I encourage you to seek out the joy of reading. Make the time to immerse yourself in a unique world. Escape from stress by diving headfirst into an intriguing plot. Your new favorite book is just around the corner, waiting for you to seek it out.

Happy reading, Patriots!

- Lacie DeGough

Front cover photo by Summer Mills

Back cover graphic by Hannah Mae Sizemore

Award-winning member of the Associated Collegiate Press and Kentucky Press Association.